Spending on "security"
2015-04-17 06:31:12.4596+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
Why lawmakers are increasingly losing faith in America’s top drug cop:
In 2011, the Washington Post wrote about a report on the deaths of hundreds of children at the hands of Mexican drug cartels. Asked to comment on the findings, Leonhart said that “it may seem contradictory, but the unfortunate level of violence is a sign of success in the fight against drugs.”
Relatedly, it is oft pointed out that of the nations top 10 in military spending, the United States spends more than the other 9 combined. It was recently pointed out to me that more than half of the remainder is spent by U.S. allies.
So ¾ of the combined top 10 in military spending are allies, and yet... not being spent very efficiently, is it? Or the goal isn't peace.